
26/08/2025
📜 The Structure of the Charaka Samhita 📜
The Charaka Samhita, one of the foundational texts of Ayurveda, begins with a tribute to Atreya and traces the origins of Ayurveda back to divine revelation from Lord Brahma, passed down through sages and teachers.
This monumental text is composed of 120 chapters, thoughtfully divided into eight sections (Sthanas):
Sutra Sthana – General Principles and Therapeutics
Nidana Sthana – Pathology (causes and nature of diseases)
Vimana Sthana – Diagnostics and Investigation
Sharira Sthana – Anatomy and Embryology
Indriya Sthana – Prognosis (signs of life and death)
Chikitsa Sthana – Treatment protocols
Kalpa Sthana – Pharmacy and formulations
Siddhi Sthana – Procedures and Clinical Success
✨ Through these sections, Charaka systematically lays out the principles of preventive healthcare,